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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.86, 485.83 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.86, 485.83 and 150.44 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.86 : 485.83 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.86/485.83 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.86x = 485.83 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.86x = 73,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,087.81/323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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