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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 489.60 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 489.60 and 155.52 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 489.60 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/489.60 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 489.60 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 76,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,142.59/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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