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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 484.35 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 484.35 and 140.19 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 484.35 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/484.35 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 484.35 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 67,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,901.03/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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