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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 490.53 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 490.53 and 144.45 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 490.53 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/490.53 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 490.53 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 70,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,854.61/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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