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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.45, 489.25 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.45, 489.25 and 249.13 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.45 : 489.25 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.45/489.25 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.45x = 489.25 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.45x = 121,883.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,883.16/326.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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