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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.60, 485.04 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.60, 485.04 and 140.84 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.60 : 485.04 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.60/485.04 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.60x = 485.04 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.60x = 68,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,313.03/323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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