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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 488.16 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 488.16 and 143.17 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 488.16 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/488.16 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 488.16 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 69,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,889.87/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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