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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 489.47 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 489.47 and 106.97 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 489.47 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/489.47 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 489.47 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 52,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355.62/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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