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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 488.74 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 488.74 and 143.18 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 488.74 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/488.74 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 488.74 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 69,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,977.79/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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