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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 493.76 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 493.76 and 191.76 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 493.76 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/493.76 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 493.76 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 94,683.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,683.42/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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