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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.94, 488.84 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.94, 488.84 and 94.86 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.94 : 488.84 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.94/488.84 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.94x = 488.84 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.94x = 46,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,371.36/325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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