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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.42, 507.64 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.42, 507.64 and 192.18 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.42 : 507.64 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.42/507.64 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.42x = 507.64 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.42x = 97,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,558.26/338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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