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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.61, 489.81 and 153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.61, 489.81 and 153.17 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.61 : 489.81 = 153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.61/489.81 = 153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.61x = 489.81 × 153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.61x = 75,024.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,024.16/326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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