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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 468.16 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 468.16 and 150.06 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 468.16 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/468.16 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 468.16 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 70,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,252.09/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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