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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 489.79 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 489.79 and 143.94 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 489.79 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/489.79 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 489.79 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 70,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,500.37/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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