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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 483.29 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 483.29 and 148.85 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 483.29 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/483.29 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 483.29 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 71,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,934.56/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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