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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 483.96 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 483.96 and 140.08 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 483.96 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/483.96 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 483.96 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 67,790.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,790.00/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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