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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.20, 484.63 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.20, 484.63 and 149.77 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.20 : 484.63 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.20/484.63 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.20x = 484.63 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.20x = 72,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,583.04/323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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