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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 489.99 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 489.99 and 144.11 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 489.99 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/489.99 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 489.99 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 70,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,612.46/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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