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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.21, 458.38 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.21, 458.38 and 192.28 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.21 : 458.38 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.21/458.38 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.21x = 458.38 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.21x = 88,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,135.01/332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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