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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.20, 488.84 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.20, 488.84 and 143.22 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.20 : 488.84 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.20/488.84 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.20x = 488.84 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.20x = 70,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,011.66/326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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