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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 489.69 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 489.69 and 244.86 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 489.69 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/489.69 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 489.69 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 119,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,905.49/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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