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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 458.39 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 458.39 and 192.32 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 458.39 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/458.39 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 458.39 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 88,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,154.31/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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