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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 489.96 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 489.96 and 153.20 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 489.96 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/489.96 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 489.96 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 75,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,061.87/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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