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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 489.74 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 489.74 and 141.34 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 489.74 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/489.74 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 489.74 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 69,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,219.85/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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