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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 489.24 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 489.24 and 197.84 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 489.24 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/489.24 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 489.24 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 96,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,791.24/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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