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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 482.56 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 482.56 and 148.43 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 482.56 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/482.56 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 482.56 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 71,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,627.22/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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