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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 484.48 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 484.48 and 140.32 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 484.48 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/484.48 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 484.48 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 67,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,982.23/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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