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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.22, 486.27 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.22, 486.27 and 150.88 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.22 : 486.27 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.22/486.27 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.22x = 486.27 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.22x = 73,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,368.42/324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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