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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 493.28 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 493.28 and 192.04 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 493.28 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/493.28 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 493.28 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 94,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,729.49/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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