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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 485.80 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 485.80 and 151.13 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 485.80 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/485.80 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 485.80 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 73,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,418.20/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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