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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 490.70 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 490.70 and 144.60 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 490.70 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/490.70 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 490.70 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 70,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,955.22/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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