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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 488.59 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 488.59 and 240.13 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 488.59 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/488.59 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 488.59 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 117,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,325.12/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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