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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 488.74 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 488.74 and 143.09 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 488.74 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/488.74 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 488.74 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 69,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,936.58/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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