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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.29, 489.27 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.29, 489.27 and 152.90 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.29 : 489.27 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.29/489.27 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.29x = 489.27 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.29x = 74,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,809.38/326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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