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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 492.43 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 492.43 and 191.36 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 492.43 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/492.43 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 492.43 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 94,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,231.40/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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