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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 489.12 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 489.12 and 82.61 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 489.12 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/489.12 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 489.12 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 40,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,406.20/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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