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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.63, 489.93 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.63, 489.93 and 83.15 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.63 : 489.93 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.63/489.93 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.63x = 489.93 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.63x = 40,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,735.38/326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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