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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 489.20 and 249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 489.20 and 249.47 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 489.20 = 249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/489.20 = 249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 489.20 × 249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 122,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,042.57/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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