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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.59, 489.95 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.59, 489.95 and 95.48 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.59 : 489.95 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.59/489.95 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.59x = 489.95 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.59x = 46,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780.43/326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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