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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.63, 507.96 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.63, 507.96 and 192.32 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 507.96 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/507.96 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 507.96 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 97,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,690.95/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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