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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.29, 489.62 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.29, 489.62 and 220.53 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.29 : 489.62 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.29/489.62 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.29x = 489.62 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.29x = 107,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,977.12/326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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