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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 494.36 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 494.36 and 144.54 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 494.36 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/494.36 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 494.36 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 71,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,454.61/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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