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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 488.48 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 488.48 and 94.50 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 488.48 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/488.48 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 488.48 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 46,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,161.36/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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