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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 489.94 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 489.94 and 245.73 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 489.94 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/489.94 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 489.94 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 120,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,392.96/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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