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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.62 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.62 and 150.22 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.62 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.62 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.62 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 70,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,397.34/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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