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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 482.44 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 482.44 and 192.22 is: 265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 482.44 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/482.44 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 482.44 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 92,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,734.62/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.26

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