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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 492.45 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 492.45 and 191.51 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 492.45 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/492.45 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 492.45 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 94,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,307.77/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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