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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.15, 490.83 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.15, 490.83 and 144.48 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.15 : 490.83 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.15/490.83 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.15x = 490.83 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.15x = 70,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,915.12/327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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