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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.55, 486.80 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.55, 486.80 and 151.17 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.55 : 486.80 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.55/486.80 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.55x = 486.80 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.55x = 73,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,587.50/324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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