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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 483.22 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 483.22 and 139.57 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 483.22 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/483.22 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 483.22 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 67,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,441.98/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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