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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.41, 489.79 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.41, 489.79 and 143.93 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.41 : 489.79 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.41/489.79 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.41x = 489.79 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.41x = 70,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,494.76/326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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