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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 488.03 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 488.03 and 326.16 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 488.03 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/488.03 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 488.03 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 159,174.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,174.23/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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