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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 489.58 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 489.58 and 189.36 is: 284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 489.58 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/489.58 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 489.58 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 92,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,706.40/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.16

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