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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.69, 483.88 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.69, 483.88 and 140.01 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.69 : 483.88 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.69/483.88 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.69x = 483.88 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.69x = 67,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,748.04/322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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