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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 468.04 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 468.04 and 150.08 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 468.04 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/468.04 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 468.04 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 70,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,243.44/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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