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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 490.46 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 490.46 and 95.86 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 490.46 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/490.46 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 490.46 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 47,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,016.35/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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