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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 488.36 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 488.36 and 142.86 is: 214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 488.36 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/488.36 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 488.36 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 69,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,769.30/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.29

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