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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 489.80 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 489.80 and 95.41 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 489.80 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/489.80 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 489.80 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 46,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,728.89/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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