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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.87, 490.22 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.87, 490.22 and 153.36 is: 230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.87 : 490.22 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.87/490.22 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.87x = 490.22 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.87x = 75,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,180.14/326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.00

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