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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 490.25 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 490.25 and 141.62 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 490.25 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/490.25 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 490.25 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 69,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,426.05/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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