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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 483.21 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 483.21 and 139.56 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 483.21 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/483.21 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 483.21 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 67,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,436.79/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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