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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 483.54 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 483.54 and 192.46 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 483.54 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/483.54 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 483.54 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 93,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,062.11/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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