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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 488.40 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 488.40 and 283.32 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 488.40 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/488.40 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 488.40 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 138,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,373.49/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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