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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.24, 678.22 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.24, 678.22 and 192.24 is: 288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.24 : 678.22 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.24/678.22 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.24x = 678.22 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.24x = 130,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,381.01/452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.30

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