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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.54, 485.31 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.54, 485.31 and 140.93 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.54 : 485.31 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.54/485.31 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.54x = 485.31 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.54x = 68,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,392.31/323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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