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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 490.38 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 490.38 and 95.81 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 490.38 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/490.38 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 490.38 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 46,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,982.83/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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