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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 484.10 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 484.10 and 140.18 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 484.10 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/484.10 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 484.10 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 67,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,859.07/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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