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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 489.48 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 489.48 and 250.22 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 489.48 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/489.48 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 489.48 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 122,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,477.97/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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