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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 469.07 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 469.07 and 150.36 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 469.07 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/469.07 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 469.07 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 70,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,529.37/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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