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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 468.48 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 468.48 and 150.02 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 468.48 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/468.48 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 468.48 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 70,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,281.37/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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