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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.73, 488.58 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.73, 488.58 and 94.62 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.73 : 488.58 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.73/488.58 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.73x = 488.58 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.73x = 46,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,227.61/325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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