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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 488.06 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 488.06 and 94.27 is: 141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 488.06 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/488.06 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 488.06 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 46,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007.72/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.40

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