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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.05, 481.68 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.05, 481.68 and 147.58 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.05 : 481.68 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.05/481.68 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.05x = 481.68 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.05x = 71,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,086.33/321.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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