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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 489.87 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 489.87 and 244.98 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 489.87 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/489.87 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 489.87 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 120,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,008.35/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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