Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 489 and 241.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 326, 489 and 241.04 is: 361.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326 : 489 = 241.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326/489 = 241.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326x = 489 × 241.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326x = 117,868.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,868.56/326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361.56
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