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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.65, 482.59 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.65, 482.59 and 148.40 is: 222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.65 : 482.59 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.65/482.59 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.65x = 482.59 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.65x = 71,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,613.57/321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.65

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