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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 483.55 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 483.55 and 139.70 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 483.55 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/483.55 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 483.55 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 67,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,552.79/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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