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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 484.47 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 484.47 and 140.46 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 484.47 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/484.47 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 484.47 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 68,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,048.66/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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