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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 488.78 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 488.78 and 155.08 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 488.78 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/488.78 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 488.78 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 75,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,800.00/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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