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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 490.35 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 490.35 and 223.63 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 490.35 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/490.35 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 490.35 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 109,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,654.52/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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