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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.31, 494 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.31, 494 and 190.55 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.31 : 494 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.31/494 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.31x = 494 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.31x = 94,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,131.70/329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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