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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 488.80 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 488.80 and 152.63 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 488.80 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/488.80 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 488.80 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 74,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,605.12/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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