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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 482.58 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 482.58 and 150.84 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 482.58 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/482.58 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 482.58 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 72,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,792.37/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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