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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 489.96 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 489.96 and 131.46 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 489.96 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/489.96 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 489.96 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 64,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,410.14/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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