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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 483.60 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 483.60 and 139.76 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 483.60 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/483.60 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 483.60 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 67,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,587.94/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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