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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 484.54 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 484.54 and 140.60 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 484.54 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/484.54 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 484.54 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 68,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,126.32/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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