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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.67, 489.89 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.67, 489.89 and 134.31 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.67 : 489.89 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.67/489.89 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.67x = 489.89 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.67x = 65,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,796.45/326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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