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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 455.92 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 455.92 and 192.38 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 455.92 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/455.92 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 455.92 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 87,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,707.13/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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