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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 488.52 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 488.52 and 239.76 is: 359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 488.52 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/488.52 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 488.52 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 117,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,127.56/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.11

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