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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.22, 484.74 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.22, 484.74 and 140.60 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.22 : 484.74 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.22/484.74 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.22x = 484.74 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.22x = 68,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,154.44/323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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