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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 484.64 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 484.64 and 140.44 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 484.64 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/484.64 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 484.64 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 68,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,062.84/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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