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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 489.22 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 489.22 and 143.55 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 489.22 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/489.22 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 489.22 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 70,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,229.55/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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