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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 489.70 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 489.70 and 153.23 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 489.70 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/489.70 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 489.70 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 75,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,034.26/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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