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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.63, 490.15 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.63, 490.15 and 153.31 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.63 : 490.15 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.63/490.15 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.63x = 490.15 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.63x = 75,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,144.90/326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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