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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 483.33 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 483.33 and 148.91 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 483.33 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/483.33 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 483.33 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 71,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,972.67/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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