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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 488.32 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 488.32 and 143.03 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 488.32 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/488.32 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 488.32 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 69,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,843.26/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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