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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 488.16 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 488.16 and 248.58 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 488.16 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/488.16 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 488.16 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 121,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,346.81/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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