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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 490.89 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 490.89 and 110.88 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 490.89 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/490.89 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 490.89 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 54,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,429.88/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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