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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 483.79 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 483.79 and 149.79 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 483.79 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/483.79 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 483.79 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 72,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,466.90/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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