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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.69, 489.58 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.69, 489.58 and 234.96 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.69 : 489.58 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.69/489.58 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.69x = 489.58 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.69x = 115,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,031.72/326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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