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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 491.80 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 491.80 and 191.32 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 491.80 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/491.80 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 491.80 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 94,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,087.76/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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