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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 493.18 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 493.18 and 192.13 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 493.18 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/493.18 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 493.18 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 94,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,752.96/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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