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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 488.72 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 488.72 and 244.87 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 488.72 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/488.72 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 488.72 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 119,672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,672.87/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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