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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 489.91 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 489.91 and 134.34 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 489.91 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/489.91 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 489.91 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 65,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,814.51/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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