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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 485.81 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 485.81 and 150.58 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 485.81 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/485.81 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 485.81 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 73,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,153.27/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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