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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 482.91 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 482.91 and 148.47 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 482.91 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/482.91 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 482.91 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 71,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,697.65/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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