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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.89, 485.29 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.89, 485.29 and 150.31 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.89 : 485.29 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.89/485.29 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.89x = 485.29 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.89x = 72,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,943.94/323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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