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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 484.27 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 484.27 and 140.21 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 484.27 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/484.27 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 484.27 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 67,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,899.50/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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