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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 489.60 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 489.60 and 223.13 is: 335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 489.60 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/489.60 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 489.60 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 109,242
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,242/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.00

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