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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 494.44 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 494.44 and 193.60 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 494.44 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/494.44 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 494.44 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 95,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,723.58/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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