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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.20, 489.09 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.20, 489.09 and 223.60 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.20 : 489.09 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.20/489.09 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.20x = 489.09 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.20x = 109,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,360.52/326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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