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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.33, 488.03 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.33, 488.03 and 142.70 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.33 : 488.03 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.33/488.03 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.33x = 488.03 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.33x = 69,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,641.88/325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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