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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.65, 488.55 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.65, 488.55 and 143.19 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.65 : 488.55 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.65/488.55 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.65x = 488.55 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.65x = 69,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,955.47/325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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