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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.71, 490.07 and 83.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.71, 490.07 and 83.24 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.71 : 490.07 = 83.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.71/490.07 = 83.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.71x = 490.07 × 83.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.71x = 40,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,792.55/326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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