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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 483.74 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 483.74 and 149.08 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 483.74 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/483.74 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 483.74 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 72,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,115.12/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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