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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 488.22 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 488.22 and 94.38 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 488.22 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/488.22 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 488.22 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 46,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078.20/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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