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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.47, 489.78 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.47, 489.78 and 95.36 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.47 : 489.78 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.47/489.78 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.47x = 489.78 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.47x = 46,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,705.73/326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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