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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 490.20 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 490.20 and 144.22 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 490.20 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/490.20 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 490.20 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 70,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,697.99/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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