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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 490.94 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 490.94 and 144.43 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 490.94 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/490.94 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 490.94 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 70,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,907.41/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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