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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 479.42 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 479.42 and 148.52 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 479.42 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/479.42 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 479.42 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 71,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,203.46/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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