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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 489.99 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 489.99 and 164.22 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 489.99 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/489.99 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 489.99 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 80,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,466.16/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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