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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 488.90 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 488.90 and 143.20 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 488.90 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/488.90 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 488.90 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 70,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,008.78/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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