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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.93, 485.96 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.93, 485.96 and 150.59 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.93 : 485.96 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.93/485.96 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.93x = 485.96 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.93x = 73,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,177.53/323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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