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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 493.14 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 493.14 and 143.78 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 493.14 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/493.14 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 493.14 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 70,904.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,904.52/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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