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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 489.21 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 489.21 and 249.52 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 489.21 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/489.21 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 489.21 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 122,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,067.68/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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