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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 482.98 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 482.98 and 139.40 is: 209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 482.98 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/482.98 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 482.98 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 67,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,327.41/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.20

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