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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 485.24 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 485.24 and 150.08 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 485.24 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/485.24 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 485.24 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 72,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,824.82/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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