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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 489.47 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 489.47 and 196.22 is: 294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 489.47 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/489.47 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 489.47 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 96,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,040.37/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.12

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