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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 484.20 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 484.20 and 147.29 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 484.20 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/484.20 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 484.20 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 71,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,315.40/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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