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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 492.21 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 492.21 and 191.03 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 492.21 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/492.21 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 492.21 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 94,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,024.42/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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