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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 468.76 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 468.76 and 150.16 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 468.76 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/468.76 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 468.76 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 70,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,389.00/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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