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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 488.70 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 488.70 and 243.95 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 488.70 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/488.70 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 488.70 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 119,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,215.92/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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