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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 488.30 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 488.30 and 94.38 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 488.30 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/488.30 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 488.30 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 46,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,085.99/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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