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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 489.92 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 489.92 and 144.23 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 489.92 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/489.92 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 489.92 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 70,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659.58/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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