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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 489.75 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 489.75 and 162.19 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 489.75 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/489.75 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 489.75 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 79,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,432.55/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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