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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.98, 490.29 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.98, 490.29 and 151.09 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.98 : 490.29 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.98/490.29 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.98x = 490.29 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.98x = 74,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,074.71/326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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