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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 489.91 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 489.91 and 121.31 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 489.91 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/489.91 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 489.91 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 59,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428.53/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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