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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.35, 488.64 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.35, 488.64 and 223.83 is: 335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.35 : 488.64 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.35/488.64 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.35x = 488.64 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.35x = 109,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,372.29/326.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.14

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