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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 488.43 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 488.43 and 143.03 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 488.43 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/488.43 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 488.43 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 69,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,860.14/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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