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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 488.86 and 189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 488.86 and 189.15 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 488.86 = 189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/488.86 = 189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 488.86 × 189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 92,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,467.87/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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