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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 483.57 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 483.57 and 149.07 is: 223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 483.57 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/483.57 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 483.57 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 72,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,087.63/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.43

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