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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.77, 485.78 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.77, 485.78 and 150.52 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.77 : 485.78 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.77/485.78 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.77x = 485.78 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.77x = 73,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,119.61/323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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