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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 489.08 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 489.08 and 229.48 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 489.08 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/489.08 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 489.08 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 112,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,233.43/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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