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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 489.04 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 489.04 and 223.56 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 489.04 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/489.04 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 489.04 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 109,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,329.22/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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