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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 489.44 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 489.44 and 249.56 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 489.44 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/489.44 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 489.44 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 122,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,144.65/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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