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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.75, 490.17 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.75, 490.17 and 144.13 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.75 : 490.17 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.75/490.17 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.75x = 490.17 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.75x = 70,645.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,645.03/326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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