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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 485.50 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 485.50 and 150.18 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 485.50 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/485.50 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 485.50 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 72,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,909.21/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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