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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.30, 489.04 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.30, 489.04 and 233.61 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.30 : 489.04 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.30/489.04 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.30x = 489.04 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.30x = 114,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,242.22/326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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