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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 494.12 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 494.12 and 192.34 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 494.12 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/494.12 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 494.12 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 95,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,039.04/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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