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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.63, 489.36 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.63, 489.36 and 228.93 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.63 : 489.36 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.63/489.36 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.63x = 489.36 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.63x = 112,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,028.21/326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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