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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 483.23 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 483.23 and 148.89 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 483.23 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/483.23 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 483.23 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 71,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,947.58/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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