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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 484.58 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 484.58 and 149.58 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 484.58 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/484.58 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 484.58 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 72,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,482.73/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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