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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 492.30 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 492.30 and 189.58 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 492.30 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/492.30 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 492.30 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 93,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,330.23/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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