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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.97, 485.75 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.97, 485.75 and 150.53 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.97 : 485.75 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.97/485.75 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.97x = 485.75 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.97x = 73,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,116.77/323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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