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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.01, 485.70 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.01, 485.70 and 148.29 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.01 : 485.70 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.01/485.70 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.01x = 485.70 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.01x = 72,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,024.45/324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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