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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.31, 507.57 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.31, 507.57 and 192.31 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.31 : 507.57 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.31/507.57 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.31x = 507.57 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.31x = 97,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,608.80/338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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