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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 489.30 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 489.30 and 314.22 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 489.30 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/489.30 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 489.30 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 153,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,747.85/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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