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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.31, 489.57 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.31, 489.57 and 143.73 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.31 : 489.57 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.31/489.57 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.31x = 489.57 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.31x = 70,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,365.90/326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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