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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 494.80 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 494.80 and 193.05 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 494.80 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/494.80 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 494.80 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 95,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,520.66/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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