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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 488.95 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 488.95 and 94.85 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 488.95 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/488.95 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 488.95 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 46,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,374.40/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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