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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 490.23 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 490.23 and 203.33 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 490.23 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/490.23 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 490.23 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 99,679.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,679.69/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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