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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 490.34 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 490.34 and 307.68 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 490.34 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/490.34 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 490.34 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 150,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,867.81/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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