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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 507.60 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 507.60 and 192.48 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 507.60 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/507.60 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 507.60 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 97,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,702.85/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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