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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.33, 483.11 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.33, 483.11 and 148.75 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.33 : 483.11 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.33/483.11 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.33x = 483.11 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.33x = 71,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,864.77/322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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