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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 445.78 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 445.78 and 192.28 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 445.78 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/445.78 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 445.78 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 85,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,714.58/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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