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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 490.03 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 490.03 and 153.50 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 490.03 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/490.03 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 490.03 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 75,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,222.23/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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