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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 486.65 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 486.65 and 150.91 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 486.65 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/486.65 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 486.65 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 73,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,439.51/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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