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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 468.30 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 468.30 and 150.02 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 468.30 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/468.30 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 468.30 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 70,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,254.37/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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