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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 489.62 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 489.62 and 107.05 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 489.62 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/489.62 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 489.62 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 52,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,413.82/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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