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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 481.92 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 481.92 and 150.24 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 481.92 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/481.92 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 481.92 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 72,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,403.66/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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