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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 482.98 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 482.98 and 139.36 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 482.98 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/482.98 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 482.98 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 67,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,308.09/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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