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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 483.23 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 483.23 and 148.93 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 483.23 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/483.23 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 483.23 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 71,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,966.61/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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