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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.50, 482.52 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.50, 482.52 and 150.50 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.50 : 482.52 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.50/482.52 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.50x = 482.52 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.50x = 72,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,619.26/321.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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