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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.50, 489.84 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.50, 489.84 and 155.50 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.50 : 489.84 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.50/489.84 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.50x = 489.84 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.50x = 76,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170.12/326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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