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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.57, 482.04 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.57, 482.04 and 148.19 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.57 : 482.04 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.57/482.04 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.57x = 482.04 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.57x = 71,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,431.10/321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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