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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 482.10 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 482.10 and 148.12 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 482.10 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/482.10 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 482.10 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 71,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,408.65/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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