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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.27, 485.12 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.27, 485.12 and 140.63 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.27 : 485.12 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.27/485.12 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.27x = 485.12 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.27x = 68,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,219.30/323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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