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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 488.86 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 488.86 and 106.58 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 488.86 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/488.86 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 488.86 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 52,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,103.65/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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