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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 483.72 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 483.72 and 139.68 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 483.72 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/483.72 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 483.72 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 67,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566.01/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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