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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.68, 485.56 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.68, 485.56 and 150.40 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 485.56 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/485.56 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 485.56 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 73,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,028.22/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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