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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 490.23 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 490.23 and 239.70 is: 359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 490.23 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/490.23 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 490.23 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 117,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,508.13/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.45

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