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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 489.34 and 249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 489.34 and 249.19 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 489.34 = 249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/489.34 = 249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 489.34 × 249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 121,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,938.63/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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