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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.18, 488.93 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.18, 488.93 and 248.98 is: 373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.18 : 488.93 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.18/488.93 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.18x = 488.93 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.18x = 121,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,730.10/326.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.20

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