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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489 and 143.46 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 70,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,151.94/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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