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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.66, 485.49 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.66, 485.49 and 150.30 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.66 : 485.49 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.66/485.49 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.66x = 485.49 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.66x = 72,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,969.15/323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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