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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 488.77 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 488.77 and 143.27 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 488.77 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/488.77 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 488.77 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 70,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,026.08/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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