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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 488.80 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 488.80 and 94.74 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 488.80 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/488.80 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 488.80 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 46,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,306.80/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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