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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 489.60 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 489.60 and 223.62 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 489.60 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/489.60 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 489.60 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 109,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,484.35/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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