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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.62, 482.30 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.62, 482.30 and 150.50 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.62 : 482.30 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.62/482.30 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.62x = 482.30 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.62x = 72,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,586.15/321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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