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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 489.60 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 489.60 and 153.09 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 489.60 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/489.60 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 489.60 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 74,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,952.86/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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