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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.33, 483.34 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.33, 483.34 and 139.65 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.33 : 483.34 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.33/483.34 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.33x = 483.34 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.33x = 67,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,498.43/322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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