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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 490.34 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 490.34 and 325.16 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 490.34 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/490.34 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 490.34 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 159,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,438.95/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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