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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 484.10 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 484.10 and 147.13 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 484.10 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/484.10 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 484.10 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 71,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,225.63/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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