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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.21, 489.31 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.21, 489.31 and 82.73 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.21 : 489.31 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.21/489.31 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.21x = 489.31 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.21x = 40,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,480.62/326.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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