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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 490.21 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 490.21 and 110.39 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 490.21 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/490.21 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 490.21 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 54,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111.55/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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