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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 489.28 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 489.28 and 245.54 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 489.28 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/489.28 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 489.28 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 120,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,137.81/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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