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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.77 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.77 and 143.21 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.77 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.77 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.77 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 69,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,996.75/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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