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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 485.25 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 485.25 and 140.88 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 485.25 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/485.25 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 485.25 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 68,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,362.02/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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