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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 458.48 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 458.48 and 192.38 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 458.48 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/458.48 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 458.48 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 88,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,200.57/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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