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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 489.12 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 489.12 and 98 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 489.12 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/489.12 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 489.12 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 47,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933.76/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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