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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 493.70 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 493.70 and 191.70 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 493.70 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/493.70 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 493.70 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 94,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,642.29/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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