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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.47, 484.79 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.47, 484.79 and 140.81 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.47 : 484.79 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.47/484.79 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.47x = 484.79 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.47x = 68,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262.58/323.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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