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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 449.82 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 449.82 and 239.04 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 449.82 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/449.82 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 449.82 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 107,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,524.97/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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