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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 489.33 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 489.33 and 155.34 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 489.33 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/489.33 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 489.33 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 76,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,012.52/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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