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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 482.69 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 482.69 and 150.75 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 482.69 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/482.69 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 482.69 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 72,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,765.52/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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