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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.98, 485.68 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.98, 485.68 and 150.67 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.98 : 485.68 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.98/485.68 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.98x = 485.68 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.98x = 73,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,177.41/323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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