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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 485.57 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 485.57 and 140.96 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 485.57 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/485.57 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 485.57 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 68,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,447.51/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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