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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 483.08 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 483.08 and 139.49 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 483.08 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/483.08 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 483.08 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 67,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,381.72/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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