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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.29, 489.57 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.29, 489.57 and 143.83 is: 215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.29 : 489.57 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.29/489.57 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.29x = 489.57 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.29x = 70,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,414.85/326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.80

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