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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 489.09 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 489.09 and 210.57 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 489.09 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/489.09 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 489.09 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 102,987.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,987.68/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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