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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 458.40 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 458.40 and 192.32 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 458.40 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/458.40 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 458.40 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 88,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,157.20/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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