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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 490.56 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 490.56 and 239.08 is: 358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 490.56 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/490.56 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 490.56 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 117,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,283.08/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.85

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