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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 484.02 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 484.02 and 149.40 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 484.02 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/484.02 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 484.02 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 72,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,312.59/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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