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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.98 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.98 and 143.22 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.98 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.98 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.98 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 70,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,031.72/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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