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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 488.99 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 488.99 and 152.75 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 488.99 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/488.99 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 488.99 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 74,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,694.06/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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