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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 486.83 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 486.83 and 151.28 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 486.83 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/486.83 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 486.83 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 73,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,644.45/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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