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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 489.44 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 489.44 and 155.25 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 489.44 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/489.44 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 489.44 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 75,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,984.78/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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