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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.35, 492.36 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.35, 492.36 and 191.43 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.35 : 492.36 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.35/492.36 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.35x = 492.36 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.35x = 94,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,252.47/328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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