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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.63, 488.76 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.63, 488.76 and 143.09 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.63 : 488.76 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.63/488.76 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.63x = 488.76 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.63x = 69,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,936.67/325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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