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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 484.42 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 484.42 and 149.98 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 484.42 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/484.42 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 484.42 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 72,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,653.31/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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