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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.01, 489.01 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.01, 489.01 and 245.21 is: 367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.01 : 489.01 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.01/489.01 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.01x = 489.01 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.01x = 119,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,908.31/326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.81

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