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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 483.89 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 483.89 and 149.20 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 483.89 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/483.89 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 483.89 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 72,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,196.39/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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