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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 488.81 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 488.81 and 94.77 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 488.81 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/488.81 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 488.81 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 46,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,324.05/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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