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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 468.78 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 468.78 and 150.15 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 468.78 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/468.78 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 468.78 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 70,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,387.32/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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