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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 490.63 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 490.63 and 144.55 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 490.63 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/490.63 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 490.63 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 70,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,919.52/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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