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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 484.53 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 484.53 and 140.49 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 484.53 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/484.53 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 484.53 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 68,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,071.62/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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