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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 484.01 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 484.01 and 140.06 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 484.01 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/484.01 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 484.01 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 67,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,791.48/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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