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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.00, 488.34 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.00, 488.34 and 152.43 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.00 : 488.34 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.00/488.34 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.00x = 488.34 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.00x = 74,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,435.22/326.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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