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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 483.70 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 483.70 and 139.71 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 483.70 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/483.70 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 483.70 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 67,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,577.73/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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