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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 490.32 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 490.32 and 153.33 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 490.32 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/490.32 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 490.32 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 75,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,180.77/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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