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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.18, 485.06 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.18, 485.06 and 149.96 is: 225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.18 : 485.06 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.18/485.06 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.18x = 485.06 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.18x = 72,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,736.42/323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.07

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