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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.11, 489.02 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.11, 489.02 and 143.66 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.11 : 489.02 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.11/489.02 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.11x = 489.02 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.11x = 70,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,252.61/326.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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