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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 469.17 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 469.17 and 150.31 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 469.17 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/469.17 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 469.17 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 70,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,520.94/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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