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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 489.31 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 489.31 and 238.37 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 489.31 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/489.31 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 489.31 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 116,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,636.82/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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