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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 468.73 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 468.73 and 150.29 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 468.73 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/468.73 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 468.73 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 70,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,445.43/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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