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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.17, 458.36 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.17, 458.36 and 192.31 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.17 : 458.36 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.17/458.36 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.17x = 458.36 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.17x = 88,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,145.83/332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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