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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 483.32 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 483.32 and 148.73 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 483.32 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/483.32 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 483.32 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 71,881.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881.02/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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