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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 487.10 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 487.10 and 151.42 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 487.10 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/487.10 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 487.10 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 73,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,756.68/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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