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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.85, 485.43 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.85, 485.43 and 150.32 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.85 : 485.43 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.85/485.43 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.85x = 485.43 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.85x = 72,967.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,967.41/323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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