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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.90, 490.44 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.90, 490.44 and 110.48 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.90 : 490.44 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.90/490.44 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.90x = 490.44 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.90x = 54,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,183.81/326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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