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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 490.73 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 490.73 and 144.35 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 490.73 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/490.73 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 490.73 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 70,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,835.54/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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