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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 483.08 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 483.08 and 139.67 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 483.08 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/483.08 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 483.08 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 67,468.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,468.67/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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