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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 490.04 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 490.04 and 95.60 is: 143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 490.04 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/490.04 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 490.04 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 46,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847.82/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.40

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