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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.07, 484.48 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.07, 484.48 and 140.37 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.07 : 484.48 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.07/484.48 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.07x = 484.48 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.07x = 68,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,006.46/323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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