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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 494.42 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 494.42 and 192.87 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 494.42 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/494.42 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 494.42 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 95,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,357.82/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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