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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.66, 490.68 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.66, 490.68 and 315.14 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.66 : 490.68 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.66/490.68 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.66x = 490.68 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.66x = 154,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,630.44/326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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