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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 489.12 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 489.12 and 245.44 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 489.12 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/489.12 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 489.12 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 120,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,049.61/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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