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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.42 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.42 and 150.24 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.42 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.42 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.42 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 72,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,928.75/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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