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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 488.04 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 488.04 and 142.65 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 488.04 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/488.04 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 488.04 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 69,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,618.91/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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