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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 483.20 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 483.20 and 139.58 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 483.20 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/483.20 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 483.20 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 67,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,445.06/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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