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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 490.32 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 490.32 and 250.02 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 490.32 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/490.32 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 490.32 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 122,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,589.81/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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