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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 488.02 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 488.02 and 142.78 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 488.02 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/488.02 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 488.02 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 69,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,676.34/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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