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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 490.02 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 490.02 and 144.09 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 490.02 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/490.02 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 490.02 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 70,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,606.98/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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