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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 484.20 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 484.20 and 140.22 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 484.20 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/484.20 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 484.20 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 67,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,894.52/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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