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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 468.57 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 468.57 and 150.19 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 468.57 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/468.57 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 468.57 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 70,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,374.53/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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