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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 488.70 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 488.70 and 143.20 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 488.70 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/488.70 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 488.70 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 69,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,981.84/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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