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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.01, 488.84 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.01, 488.84 and 109.50 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.01 : 488.84 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.01/488.84 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.01x = 488.84 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.01x = 53,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527.43/326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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