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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 489.45 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 489.45 and 143.74 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 489.45 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/489.45 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 489.45 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 70,351.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,351.10/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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