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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 484.67 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 484.67 and 140.39 is: 210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 484.67 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/484.67 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 484.67 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 68,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,040.75/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.67

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