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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 485.60 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 485.60 and 150.28 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 485.60 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/485.60 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 485.60 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 72,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,974.00/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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