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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.21, 449.61 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.21, 449.61 and 238.73 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.21 : 449.61 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.21/449.61 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.21x = 449.61 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.21x = 107,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,335.40/326.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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