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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489.28 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489.28 and 94.99 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489.28 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489.28 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489.28 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 46,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477.08/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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