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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 489.96 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 489.96 and 134.32 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 489.96 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/489.96 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 489.96 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 65,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,811.43/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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