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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 488.99 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 488.99 and 109.65 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 488.99 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/488.99 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 488.99 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 53,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617.21/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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