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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 484.38 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 484.38 and 140.28 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 484.38 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/484.38 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 484.38 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 67,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,948.83/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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