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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.29, 445.93 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.29, 445.93 and 192.21 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.29 : 445.93 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.29/445.93 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.29x = 445.93 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.29x = 85,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,712.21/323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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