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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 483.76 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 483.76 and 139.89 is: 209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 483.76 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/483.76 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 483.76 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 67,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,674.39/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.86

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