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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 468.33 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 468.33 and 150.45 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 468.33 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/468.33 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 468.33 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 70,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,460.25/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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