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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 487.11 and 151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 487.11 and 151.33 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 487.11 = 151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/487.11 = 151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 487.11 × 151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 73,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,713.14/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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