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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.33, 493.94 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.33, 493.94 and 144.23 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.33 : 493.94 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.33/493.94 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.33x = 493.94 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.33x = 71,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,238.86/329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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