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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 482.37 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 482.37 and 148.37 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 482.37 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/482.37 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 482.37 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 71,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,569.24/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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