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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 489.36 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 489.36 and 318.24 is: 476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 489.36 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/489.36 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 489.36 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 155,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,733.93/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.78

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