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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.31, 489.41 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.31, 489.41 and 131.33 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.31 : 489.41 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.31/489.41 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.31x = 489.41 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.31x = 64,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273.56/326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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