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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 489.08 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 489.08 and 143.49 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 489.08 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/489.08 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 489.08 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 70,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,178.09/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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