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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 468.87 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 468.87 and 150.50 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 468.87 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/468.87 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 468.87 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 70,564.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,564.94/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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