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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 493.85 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 493.85 and 144.09 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 493.85 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/493.85 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 493.85 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 71,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,158.13/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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