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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 488.76 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 488.76 and 223.36 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 488.76 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/488.76 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 488.76 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 109,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,169.43/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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