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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 490.19 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 490.19 and 144.14 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 490.19 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/490.19 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 490.19 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 70,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,652.81/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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