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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 482.16 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 482.16 and 148.30 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 482.16 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/482.16 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 482.16 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 71,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,501.18/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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