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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 490.08 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 490.08 and 143.91 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 490.08 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/490.08 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 490.08 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 70,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,527.95/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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