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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.73, 469.09 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.73, 469.09 and 150.53 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.73 : 469.09 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.73/469.09 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.73x = 469.09 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.73x = 70,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,609.96/312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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