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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 485.91 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 485.91 and 150.55 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 485.91 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/485.91 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 485.91 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 73,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,153.75/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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