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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 488.84 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 488.84 and 143.55 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 488.84 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/488.84 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 488.84 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 70,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,172.26/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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