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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.47, 468.91 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.47, 468.91 and 150.17 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.47 : 468.91 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.47/468.91 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.47x = 468.91 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.47x = 70,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,414.06/312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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