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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.66, 490.18 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.66, 490.18 and 144.04 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.66 : 490.18 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.66/490.18 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.66x = 490.18 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.66x = 70,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,605.53/326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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