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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 490.05 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 490.05 and 95.65 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 490.05 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/490.05 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 490.05 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 46,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,872.06/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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