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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 484.08 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 484.08 and 140.11 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 484.08 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/484.08 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 484.08 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 67,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,824.45/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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