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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 482.87 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 482.87 and 139.43 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 482.87 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/482.87 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 482.87 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 67,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,323.45/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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