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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 488.71 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 488.71 and 143.43 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 488.71 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/488.71 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 488.71 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 70,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,095.68/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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