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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 483.54 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 483.54 and 149.08 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 483.54 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/483.54 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 483.54 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 72,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,083.73/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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