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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 484.25 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 484.25 and 149.52 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 484.25 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/484.25 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 484.25 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 72,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,406.13/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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