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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 489.66 and 109.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 489.66 and 109.97 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 489.66 = 109.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/489.66 = 109.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 489.66 × 109.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 53,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,845.46/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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