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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 488.24 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 488.24 and 94.40 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 488.24 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/488.24 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 488.24 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 46,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,089.86/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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