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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 488.16 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 488.16 and 94.40 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 488.16 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/488.16 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 488.16 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 46,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082.30/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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