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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 493.50 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 493.50 and 192.32 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 493.50 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/493.50 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 493.50 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 94,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,909.92/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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