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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 482.60 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 482.60 and 192.32 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 482.60 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/482.60 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 482.60 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 92,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,813.63/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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