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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 482.51 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 482.51 and 148.60 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 482.51 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/482.51 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 482.51 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 71,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,699.78/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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