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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 489.53 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 489.53 and 131.32 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 489.53 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/489.53 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 489.53 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 64,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,285.08/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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