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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 485.94 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 485.94 and 150.67 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 485.94 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/485.94 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 485.94 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 73,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,216.58/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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