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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 482.76 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 482.76 and 139.48 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 482.76 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/482.76 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 482.76 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 67,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,335.36/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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