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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 490.45 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 490.45 and 153.54 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 490.45 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/490.45 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 490.45 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 75,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,303.69/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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