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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.59, 482.33 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.59, 482.33 and 148.07 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.59 : 482.33 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.59/482.33 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.59x = 482.33 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.59x = 71,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,420.18/321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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