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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 493.84 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 493.84 and 192.21 is: 288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 493.84 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/493.84 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 493.84 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 94,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,920.99/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.29

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