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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 490.52 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 490.52 and 144.36 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 490.52 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/490.52 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 490.52 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 70,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,808.29/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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