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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 488.05 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 488.05 and 94.21 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 488.05 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/488.05 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 488.05 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 45,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,977.73/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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