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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.66 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.66 and 149.61 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.66 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.66 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.66 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 72,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,511.49/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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