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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 487.94 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 487.94 and 268.24 is: 401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 487.94 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/487.94 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 487.94 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 130,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,885.03/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.46

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