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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 486.97 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 486.97 and 151.20 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 486.97 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/486.97 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 486.97 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 73,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,627.89/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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