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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 482.49 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 482.49 and 148.18 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 482.49 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/482.49 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 482.49 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 71,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,495.37/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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