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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 490.34 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 490.34 and 144.32 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 490.34 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/490.34 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 490.34 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 70,765.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,765.87/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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