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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.67, 488.55 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.67, 488.55 and 143.18 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.67 : 488.55 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.67/488.55 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.67x = 488.55 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.67x = 69,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,948.15/325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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