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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 482.88 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 482.88 and 139.46 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 482.88 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/482.88 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 482.88 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 67,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,342.44/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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