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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 488.55 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 488.55 and 94.60 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 488.55 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/488.55 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 488.55 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 46,216.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,216.36/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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