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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 490.16 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 490.16 and 144.06 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 490.16 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/490.16 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 490.16 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 70,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,609.28/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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