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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 489.12 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 489.12 and 179.88 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 489.12 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/489.12 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 489.12 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 87,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,982.91/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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