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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 490.12 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 490.12 and 144.16 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 490.12 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/490.12 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 490.12 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 70,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,655.70/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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