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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.39, 483.17 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.39, 483.17 and 149.04 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.39 : 483.17 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.39/483.17 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.39x = 483.17 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.39x = 72,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,009.29/322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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