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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.01, 483.05 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.01, 483.05 and 139.43 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.01 : 483.05 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.01/483.05 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.01x = 483.05 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.01x = 67,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,349.59/322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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