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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 488.57 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 488.57 and 94.60 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 488.57 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/488.57 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 488.57 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 46,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,215.81/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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