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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 489.81 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 489.81 and 143.96 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 489.81 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/489.81 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 489.81 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 70,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,510.60/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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