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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 488.70 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 488.70 and 161.52 is: 241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 488.70 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/488.70 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 488.70 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 78,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,934.82/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.92

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