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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 481.56 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 481.56 and 150 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 481.56 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/481.56 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 481.56 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 72,234
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,234/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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