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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.33, 492.78 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.33, 492.78 and 191.18 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.33 : 492.78 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.33/492.78 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.33x = 492.78 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.33x = 94,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,210.91/328.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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