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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.32, 461.32 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.32, 461.32 and 192.52 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.32 : 461.32 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.32/461.32 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.32x = 461.32 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.32x = 88,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,813.33/334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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