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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 483.81 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 483.81 and 140.04 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 483.81 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/483.81 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 483.81 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 67,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,752.75/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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