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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 491.67 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 491.67 and 320.36 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 491.67 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/491.67 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 491.67 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 157,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,508.94/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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