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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 485.80 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 485.80 and 192.20 is: 287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 485.80 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/485.80 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 485.80 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 93,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,367.85/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.93

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