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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 483.12 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 483.12 and 139.51 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 483.12 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/483.12 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 483.12 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 67,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,400.07/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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