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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 489.45 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 489.45 and 223.97 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 489.45 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/489.45 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 489.45 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 109,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,621.00/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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