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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 489.30 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 489.30 and 131.31 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 489.30 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/489.30 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 489.30 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 64,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,249.98/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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