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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 485.09 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 485.09 and 140.94 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 485.09 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/485.09 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 485.09 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 68,368.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,368.41/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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