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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.71 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.71 and 149.19 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.71 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.71 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.71 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 72,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,164.69/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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