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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 488.96 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 488.96 and 243.90 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 488.96 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/488.96 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 488.96 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 119,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,257.34/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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