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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 488.15 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 488.15 and 94.33 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 488.15 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/488.15 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 488.15 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 46,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,047.19/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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