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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 483.18 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 483.18 and 148.70 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 483.18 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/483.18 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 483.18 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 71,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,849.24/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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