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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 489.80 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 489.80 and 155.50 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 489.80 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/489.80 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 489.80 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 76,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,163.90/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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