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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.94, 493.46 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.94, 493.46 and 143.83 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.94 : 493.46 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.94/493.46 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.94x = 493.46 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.94x = 70,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,974.35/328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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