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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 484.47 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 484.47 and 140.51 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 484.47 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/484.47 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 484.47 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 68,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,070.46/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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