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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 490.38 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 490.38 and 110.42 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 490.38 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/490.38 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 490.38 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 54,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,147.76/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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