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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 488.36 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 488.36 and 223.64 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 488.36 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/488.36 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 488.36 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 109,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,218.15/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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