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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 483.14 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 483.14 and 148.76 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 483.14 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/483.14 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 483.14 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 71,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,869.86/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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