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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 488.85 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 488.85 and 152.70 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 488.85 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/488.85 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 488.85 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 74,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,647.40/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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