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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 486.02 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 486.02 and 150.64 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 486.02 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/486.02 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 486.02 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 73,210.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,210.87/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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