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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.27, 482.01 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.27, 482.01 and 147.93 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.27 : 482.01 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.27/482.01 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.27x = 482.01 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.27x = 71,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,303.74/321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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