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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 482.66 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 482.66 and 148.54 is: 222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 482.66 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/482.66 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 482.66 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 71,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,694.32/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.65

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