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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 470.00 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 470.00 and 150.52 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 470.00 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/470.00 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 470.00 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 70,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,745.17/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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