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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 490.02 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 490.02 and 95.56 is: 143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 490.02 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/490.02 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 490.02 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 46,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823.99/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.35

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