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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.43, 491.91 and 191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.43, 491.91 and 191.33 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 491.91 = 191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/491.91 = 191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 491.91 × 191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 94,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,114.68/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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