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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 488.86 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 488.86 and 244.73 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 488.86 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/488.86 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 488.86 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 119,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,638.71/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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