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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.85, 490.46 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.85, 490.46 and 190.15 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.85 : 490.46 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.85/490.46 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.85x = 490.46 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.85x = 93,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,260.97/326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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