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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 489.58 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 489.58 and 234.72 is: 352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 489.58 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/489.58 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 489.58 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 114,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,913.63/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.44

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