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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 489.33 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 489.33 and 234.78 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 489.33 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/489.33 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 489.33 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 114,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,884.90/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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