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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 469.20 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 469.20 and 150.42 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 469.20 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/469.20 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 469.20 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 70,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,577.06/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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