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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 484.01 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 484.01 and 149.60 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 484.01 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/484.01 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 484.01 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 72,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,407.90/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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