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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 481.69 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 481.69 and 147.73 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 481.69 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/481.69 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 481.69 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 71,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,160.06/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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