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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 489.83 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 489.83 and 110.24 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 489.83 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/489.83 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 489.83 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 53,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,998.86/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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