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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.11, 490.37 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.11, 490.37 and 144.47 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.11 : 490.37 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.11/490.37 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.11x = 490.37 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.11x = 70,844.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,844.26/327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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