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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 492.68 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 492.68 and 189.41 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 492.68 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/492.68 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 492.68 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 93,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,320.69/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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