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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 489.32 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 489.32 and 143.48 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 489.32 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/489.32 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 489.32 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 70,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,207.63/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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