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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.20, 488.10 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.20, 488.10 and 297.40 is: 445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.20 : 488.10 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.20/488.10 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.20x = 488.10 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.20x = 145,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,160.94/326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.01

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