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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 490.21 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 490.21 and 153.38 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 490.21 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/490.21 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 490.21 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 75,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,185.96/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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