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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 720.96 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 720.96 and 192.24 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 720.96 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/720.96 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 720.96 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 138,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,597.35/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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