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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 490.14 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 490.14 and 153.55 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 490.14 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/490.14 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 490.14 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 75,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,262.19/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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