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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 488.42 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 488.42 and 94.56 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 488.42 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/488.42 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 488.42 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 46,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185.00/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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