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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 483.18 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 483.18 and 148.82 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 483.18 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/483.18 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 483.18 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 71,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,904.43/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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