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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 489.76 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 489.76 and 155.68 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 489.76 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/489.76 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 489.76 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 76,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,245.84/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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