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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 483.27 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 483.27 and 139.62 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 483.27 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/483.27 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 483.27 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 67,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,474.16/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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