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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 489.78 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 489.78 and 95.45 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 489.78 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/489.78 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 489.78 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 46,747.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747.05/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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