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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 488.08 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 488.08 and 142.83 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 488.08 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/488.08 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 488.08 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 69,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,712.47/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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