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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 488.48 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 488.48 and 197.50 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 488.48 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/488.48 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 488.48 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 96,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,474.80/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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