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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 446.26 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 446.26 and 192.47 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 446.26 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/446.26 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 446.26 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 85,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,891.66/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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