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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 482.54 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 482.54 and 148.34 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 482.54 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/482.54 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 482.54 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 71,579.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,579.98/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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