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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 458.58 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 458.58 and 192.42 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 458.58 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/458.58 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 458.58 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 88,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,239.96/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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