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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 490.34 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 490.34 and 83.43 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 490.34 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/490.34 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 490.34 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 40,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,909.07/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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