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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 490.16 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 490.16 and 83.29 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 490.16 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/490.16 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 490.16 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 40,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825.43/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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