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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 492.45 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 492.45 and 191.44 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 492.45 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/492.45 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 492.45 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 94,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,274.63/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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