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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 489.27 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 489.27 and 223.53 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 489.27 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/489.27 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 489.27 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 109,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,366.52/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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