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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 489.17 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 489.17 and 152.82 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 489.17 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/489.17 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 489.17 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 74,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,755.34/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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