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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.44 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.44 and 143.88 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.44 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.44 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.44 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 70,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,996.15/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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