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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.45, 489.26 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.45, 489.26 and 228.19 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.45 : 489.26 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.45/489.26 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.45x = 489.26 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.45x = 111,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,642.45/326.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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