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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 488.88 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 488.88 and 143.22 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 488.88 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/488.88 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 488.88 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 70,017.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,017.39/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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