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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 469.14 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 469.14 and 150.33 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 469.14 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/469.14 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 469.14 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 70,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,525.82/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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