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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 490.48 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 490.48 and 153.56 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 490.48 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/490.48 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 490.48 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 75,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,317.34/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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