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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 488.34 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 488.34 and 94.42 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 488.34 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/488.34 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 488.34 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 46,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,109.06/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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