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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.30, 490.02 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.30, 490.02 and 244.06 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.30 : 490.02 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.30/490.02 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.30x = 490.02 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.30x = 119,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,596.96/326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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