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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 488.07 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 488.07 and 94.26 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 488.07 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/488.07 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 488.07 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 46,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004.01/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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