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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 488.90 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 488.90 and 94.88 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 488.90 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/488.90 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 488.90 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 46,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,386.83/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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