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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 490.63 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 490.63 and 144.49 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 490.63 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/490.63 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 490.63 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 70,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,891.65/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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