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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 491.12 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 491.12 and 144.56 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 491.12 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/491.12 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 491.12 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 70,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,996.31/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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