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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.39, 487.97 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.39, 487.97 and 94.22 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.39 : 487.97 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.39/487.97 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.39x = 487.97 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.39x = 45,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,976.10/325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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