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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 485.19 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 485.19 and 140.87 is: 211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 485.19 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/485.19 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 485.19 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 68,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,349.93/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.40

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