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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 489.15 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 489.15 and 109.62 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 489.15 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/489.15 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 489.15 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 53,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,620.62/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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