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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 490.24 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 490.24 and 110.40 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 490.24 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/490.24 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 490.24 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 54,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,122.50/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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