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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 488.95 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 488.95 and 223.49 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 488.95 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/488.95 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 488.95 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 109,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,271.87/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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