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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.29, 486.31 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.29, 486.31 and 150.92 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.29 : 486.31 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.29/486.31 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.29x = 486.31 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.29x = 73,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,393.20/324.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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