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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.05, 490.28 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.05, 490.28 and 144.30 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.05 : 490.28 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.05/490.28 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.05x = 490.28 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.05x = 70,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,746.68/327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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