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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 494.22 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 494.22 and 191.95 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 494.22 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/494.22 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 494.22 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 94,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,865.53/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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