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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 488.42 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 488.42 and 142.98 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 488.42 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/488.42 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 488.42 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 69,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,834.29/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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