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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 488.10 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 488.10 and 142.80 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 488.10 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/488.10 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 488.10 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 69,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,700.68/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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