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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 484.94 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 484.94 and 140.65 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 484.94 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/484.94 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 484.94 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 68,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,205.95/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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