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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 489.68 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 489.68 and 239.84 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 489.68 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/489.68 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 489.68 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 117,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,444.85/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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