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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 532.48 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 532.48 and 192.32 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 532.48 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/532.48 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 532.48 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 102,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,406.55/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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