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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.38, 489.48 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.38, 489.48 and 95.21 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.38 : 489.48 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.38/489.48 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.38x = 489.48 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.38x = 46,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603.39/326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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