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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.27, 483.53 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.27, 483.53 and 149.02 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.27 : 483.53 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.27/483.53 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.27x = 483.53 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.27x = 72,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,055.64/322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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