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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 489.18 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 489.18 and 189.30 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 489.18 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/489.18 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 489.18 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 92,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,602.90/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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