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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 489 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 489 and 233.52 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 489 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/489 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 489 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 114,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,191.28/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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