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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 488.41 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 488.41 and 142.98 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 488.41 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/488.41 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 488.41 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 69,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,832.86/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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