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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 484.92 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 484.92 and 152.40 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 484.92 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/484.92 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 484.92 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 73,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,901.81/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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