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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 489.87 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 489.87 and 153.37 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 489.87 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/489.87 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 489.87 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 75,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,131.36/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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