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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.42, 485.06 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.42, 485.06 and 140.72 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.42 : 485.06 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.42/485.06 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.42x = 485.06 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.42x = 68,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,257.64/323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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