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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 484.36 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 484.36 and 140.13 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 484.36 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/484.36 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 484.36 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 67,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,872.51/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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