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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 490.17 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 490.17 and 95.75 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 490.17 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/490.17 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 490.17 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 46,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933.78/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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