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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.67 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.67 and 140.88 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.67 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.67 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.67 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 68,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,843.83/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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