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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.63, 482.37 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.63, 482.37 and 148.26 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.63 : 482.37 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.63/482.37 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.63x = 482.37 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.63x = 71,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,516.18/321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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