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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.98, 489.91 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.98, 489.91 and 162.23 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.98 : 489.91 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.98/489.91 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.98x = 489.91 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.98x = 79,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,474.84/326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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