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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 491.92 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 491.92 and 191.14 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 491.92 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/491.92 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 491.92 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 94,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,025.59/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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