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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 489.83 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 489.83 and 95.46 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 489.83 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/489.83 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 489.83 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 46,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,757.57/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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