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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.36, 489.49 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.36, 489.49 and 95.27 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.36 : 489.49 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.36/489.49 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.36x = 489.49 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.36x = 46,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,631.03/326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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