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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.87, 489.65 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.87, 489.65 and 153.29 is: 229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.87 : 489.65 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.87/489.65 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.87x = 489.65 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.87x = 75,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,058.91/326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.63

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