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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 489.11 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 489.11 and 150.38 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 489.11 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/489.11 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 489.11 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 73,551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,551.61/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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