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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.42, 489.52 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.42, 489.52 and 106.99 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.42 : 489.52 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.42/489.52 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.42x = 489.52 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.42x = 52,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,374.50/326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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