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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.46, 489.71 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.46, 489.71 and 104.14 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.46 : 489.71 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.46/489.71 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.46x = 489.71 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.46x = 50,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,998.40/326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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