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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 445.98 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 445.98 and 192.20 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 445.98 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/445.98 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 445.98 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 85,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,715.13/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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