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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 484.96 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 484.96 and 149.78 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 484.96 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/484.96 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 484.96 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 72,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,634.51/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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