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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.32, 489 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.32, 489 and 234.88 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.32 : 489 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.32/489 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.32x = 489 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.32x = 114,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,856.32/326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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