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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.43, 483.00 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.43, 483.00 and 148.86 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.43 : 483.00 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.43/483.00 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.43x = 483.00 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.43x = 71,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,896.22/322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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