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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.41, 489.50 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.41, 489.50 and 95.24 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.41 : 489.50 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.41/489.50 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.41x = 489.50 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.41x = 46,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,621.35/326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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