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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.90, 489.42 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.90, 489.42 and 250.16 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.90 : 489.42 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.90/489.42 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.90x = 489.42 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.90x = 122,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,433.31/326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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