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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 488.89 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 488.89 and 143.07 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 488.89 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/488.89 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 488.89 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 69,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,945.49/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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