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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 484.26 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 484.26 and 140.22 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 484.26 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/484.26 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 484.26 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 67,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,902.94/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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