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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 484.58 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 484.58 and 140.43 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 484.58 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/484.58 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 484.58 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 68,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,051.74/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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