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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 489.32 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 489.32 and 223.74 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 489.32 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/489.32 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 489.32 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 109,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,480.46/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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