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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.30, 489.44 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.30, 489.44 and 143.64 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.30 : 489.44 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.30/489.44 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.30x = 489.44 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.30x = 70,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,303.52/326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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