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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 468.54 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 468.54 and 150.28 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 468.54 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/468.54 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 468.54 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 70,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,412.19/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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