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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 488.97 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 488.97 and 210.46 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 488.97 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/488.97 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 488.97 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 102,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,908.63/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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