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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 481.02 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 481.02 and 149.50 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 481.02 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/481.02 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 481.02 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 71,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,912.49/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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