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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.41, 481.98 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.41, 481.98 and 148.04 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.41 : 481.98 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.41/481.98 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.41x = 481.98 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.41x = 71,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,352.32/321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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