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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.30, 489.45 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.30, 489.45 and 143.60 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.30 : 489.45 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.30/489.45 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.30x = 489.45 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.30x = 70,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,285.02/326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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