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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 485.60 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 485.60 and 150.38 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 485.60 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/485.60 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 485.60 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 73,024.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,024.53/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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