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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 486.73 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 486.73 and 151.19 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 486.73 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/486.73 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 486.73 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 73,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,590.11/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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