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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 508.45 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 508.45 and 326.80 is: 486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 508.45 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/508.45 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 508.45 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 166,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,159.63/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.94

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