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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 488.70 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 488.70 and 143.31 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 488.70 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/488.70 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 488.70 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 70,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,035.60/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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