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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 483.46 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 483.46 and 139.67 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 483.46 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/483.46 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 483.46 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 67,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,524.86/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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