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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 493.36 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 493.36 and 192.16 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 493.36 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/493.36 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 493.36 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 94,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,804.06/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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