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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.49, 489.71 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.49, 489.71 and 95.37 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.49 : 489.71 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.49/489.71 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.49x = 489.71 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.49x = 46,703.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,703.17/326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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