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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 488.67 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 488.67 and 239.45 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 488.67 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/488.67 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 488.67 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 117,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,012.03/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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