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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 488 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 488 and 142.75 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 488 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/488 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 488 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 69,662
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,662/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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