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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 489.02 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 489.02 and 143.26 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 489.02 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/489.02 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 489.02 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 70,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,057.01/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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