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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 489.30 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 489.30 and 254.35 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 489.30 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/489.30 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 489.30 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 124,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,453.46/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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