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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.96, 490.36 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.96, 490.36 and 144.34 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.96 : 490.36 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.96/490.36 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.96x = 490.36 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.96x = 70,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,778.56/326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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