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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 483.78 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 483.78 and 149.36 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 483.78 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/483.78 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 483.78 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 72,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,257.38/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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