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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.37, 494.04 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.37, 494.04 and 192.15 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.37 : 494.04 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.37/494.04 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.37x = 494.04 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.37x = 94,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,928.65/329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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