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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 484.90 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 484.90 and 140.72 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 484.90 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/484.90 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 484.90 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 68,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,232.70/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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