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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 489.93 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 489.93 and 144.07 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 489.93 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/489.93 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 489.93 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 70,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,584.22/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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