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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.11, 481.82 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.11, 481.82 and 147.90 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.11 : 481.82 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.11/481.82 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.11x = 481.82 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.11x = 71,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,262.14/321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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