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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 489.54 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 489.54 and 223.62 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 489.54 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/489.54 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 489.54 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 109,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,470.93/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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