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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.24, 485.06 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.24, 485.06 and 140.64 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.24 : 485.06 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.24/485.06 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.24x = 485.06 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.24x = 68,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,218.14/323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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