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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.97, 487.18 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.97, 487.18 and 151.54 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.97 : 487.18 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.97/487.18 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.97x = 487.18 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.97x = 73,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,827.26/324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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