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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 483.30 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 483.30 and 139.59 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 483.30 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/483.30 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 483.30 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 67,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,463.85/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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