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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 488.57 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 488.57 and 196.56 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 488.57 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/488.57 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 488.57 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 96,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,032.34/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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