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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 483.27 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 483.27 and 148.88 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 483.27 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/483.27 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 483.27 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 71,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,946.82/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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