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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.81, 488.44 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.81, 488.44 and 143.07 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.81 : 488.44 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.81/488.44 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.81x = 488.44 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.81x = 69,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,881.11/325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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