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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.01, 488.79 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.01, 488.79 and 152.58 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.01 : 488.79 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.01/488.79 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.01x = 488.79 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.01x = 74,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,579.58/326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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