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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.02, 482.86 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.02, 482.86 and 148.56 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.02 : 482.86 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.02/482.86 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.02x = 482.86 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.02x = 71,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,733.68/322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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