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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489.32 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489.32 and 150.37 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489.32 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489.32 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489.32 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 73,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,579.52/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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