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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 493.63 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 493.63 and 191.94 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 493.63 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/493.63 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 493.63 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 94,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,747.34/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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