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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 483.85 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 483.85 and 140.32 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 483.85 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/483.85 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 483.85 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 67,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,893.83/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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