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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 489.42 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 489.42 and 233.78 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 489.42 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/489.42 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 489.42 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 114,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,416.61/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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