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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 485.03 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 485.03 and 140.80 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 485.03 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/485.03 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 485.03 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 68,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,289.09/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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