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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.19, 489.31 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.19, 489.31 and 106.83 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.19 : 489.31 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.19/489.31 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.19x = 489.31 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.19x = 52,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,272.45/326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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