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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 489.99 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 489.99 and 245.48 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 489.99 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/489.99 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 489.99 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 120,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,281.52/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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