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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 489.09 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 489.09 and 196.04 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 489.09 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/489.09 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 489.09 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 95,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,881.20/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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