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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 489.84 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 489.84 and 95.41 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 489.84 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/489.84 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 489.84 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 46,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,735.16/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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