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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 468.52 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 468.52 and 150.30 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 468.52 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/468.52 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 468.52 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 70,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,418.56/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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