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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 489.34 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 489.34 and 257.88 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 489.34 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/489.34 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 489.34 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 126,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,193.16/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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