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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 490.09 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 490.09 and 153.34 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 490.09 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/490.09 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 490.09 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 75,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,150.40/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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