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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.45, 491.95 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.45, 491.95 and 191.16 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.45 : 491.95 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.45/491.95 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.45x = 491.95 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.45x = 94,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,041.16/328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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