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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.91, 488.66 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.91, 488.66 and 143.21 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.91 : 488.66 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.91/488.66 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.91x = 488.66 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.91x = 69,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,977.84/325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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