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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 490.07 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 490.07 and 153.33 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 490.07 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/490.07 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 490.07 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 75,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,140.98/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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