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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 485.74 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 485.74 and 150.38 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 485.74 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/485.74 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 485.74 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 73,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,045.58/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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