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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.42, 468.72 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.42, 468.72 and 150.11 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.42 : 468.72 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.42/468.72 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.42x = 468.72 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.42x = 70,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,359.93/312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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