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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 489.12 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 489.12 and 189.23 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 489.12 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/489.12 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 489.12 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 92,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,557.40/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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