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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 489.21 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 489.21 and 143.50 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 489.21 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/489.21 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 489.21 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 70,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,201.64/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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