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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 490.23 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 490.23 and 291.15 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 490.23 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/490.23 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 490.23 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 142,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,730.46/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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