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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 488.32 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 488.32 and 223.00 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 488.32 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/488.32 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 488.32 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 108,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,893.58/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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