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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.32, 488.79 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.32, 488.79 and 223.12 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.32 : 488.79 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.32/488.79 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.32x = 488.79 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.32x = 109,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,058.82/326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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