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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 483.82 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 483.82 and 149.24 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 483.82 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/483.82 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 483.82 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 72,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203.71/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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