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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 484.15 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 484.15 and 140.20 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 484.15 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/484.15 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 484.15 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 67,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,877.83/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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