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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.27, 488.96 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.27, 488.96 and 239.19 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.27 : 488.96 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.27/488.96 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.27x = 488.96 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.27x = 116,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,954.34/326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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