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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 481.44 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 481.44 and 150.08 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 481.44 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/481.44 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 481.44 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 72,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,254.52/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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