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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.50, 485.25 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.50, 485.25 and 149.65 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.50 : 485.25 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.50/485.25 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.50x = 485.25 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.50x = 72,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,617.66/323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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