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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 483.06 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 483.06 and 139.40 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 483.06 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/483.06 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 483.06 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 67,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,338.56/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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