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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.29, 484.58 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.29, 484.58 and 140.54 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.29 : 484.58 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.29/484.58 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.29x = 484.58 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.29x = 68,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,100.80/323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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