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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 490.83 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 490.83 and 144.66 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 490.83 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/490.83 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 490.83 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 71,003.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,003.47/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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