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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 488.80 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 488.80 and 223.28 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 488.80 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/488.80 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 488.80 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 109,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,139.26/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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