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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 490.25 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 490.25 and 189.48 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 490.25 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/490.25 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 490.25 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 92,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,891.62/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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