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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 482.92 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 482.92 and 148.98 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 482.92 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/482.92 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 482.92 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 71,945.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,945.42/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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