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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.45, 482.19 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.45, 482.19 and 148.08 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.45 : 482.19 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.45/482.19 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.45x = 482.19 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.45x = 71,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402.70/321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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