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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.35, 486.62 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.35, 486.62 and 151.12 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.35 : 486.62 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.35/486.62 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.35x = 486.62 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.35x = 73,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,534.83/324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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