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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.86, 482.37 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.86, 482.37 and 148.50 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.86 : 482.37 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.86/482.37 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.86x = 482.37 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.86x = 71,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,631.95/321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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