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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.27, 485.10 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.27, 485.10 and 140.67 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.27 : 485.10 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.27/485.10 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.27x = 485.10 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.27x = 68,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,239.02/323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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