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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 483.41 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 483.41 and 139.55 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 483.41 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/483.41 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 483.41 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 67,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,457.80/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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