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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 482.96 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 482.96 and 148.66 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 482.96 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/482.96 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 482.96 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 71,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,796.24/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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