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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 488.11 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 488.11 and 94.33 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 488.11 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/488.11 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 488.11 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 46,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,043.42/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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