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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 489.59 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 489.59 and 201.43 is: 302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 489.59 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/489.59 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 489.59 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 98,615.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,615.88/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.03

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