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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.59, 490.03 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.59, 490.03 and 153.16 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.59 : 490.03 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.59/490.03 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.59x = 490.03 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.59x = 75,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,051.39/326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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