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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.42, 482.26 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.42, 482.26 and 148.08 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.42 : 482.26 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.42/482.26 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.42x = 482.26 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.42x = 71,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,413.06/321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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