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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 489.58 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 489.58 and 95.24 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 489.58 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/489.58 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 489.58 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 46,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,624.91/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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