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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 491.34 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 491.34 and 249.92 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 491.34 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/491.34 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 491.34 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 122,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,795.69/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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