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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 484.20 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 484.20 and 192.96 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 484.20 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/484.20 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 484.20 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 93,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,431.23/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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