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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.46, 489.26 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.46, 489.26 and 153.10 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.46 : 489.26 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.46/489.26 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.46x = 489.26 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.46x = 74,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,905.71/326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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